Sunday, July 31, 2011

Dockside at Captree boat basin...Capt. Bob-O and the rest of the fleet sail daily in search of fish to keep their customers happy and returning. I have often thought that the pressure of having to catch fish would spoil the enjoyment of the experience. The difference between "Fishing" and "Catching" really is a question of perspective!

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Not all of Long Island's coastline is bucolic. The energy to power all of those air conditioners has to come from someplace. I suppose that someone's waterfront view has to be impacted, this one is in Island Park on Nassau County's south shore. NIMBY.... :-)

Friday, July 29, 2011

For beach goers the Robert Moses Bridge provides Suffolk county's main access to ocean beaches. For local fishermen the attraction is under the bridge which traverses the prime fishing grounds of the Fire Island Inlet. At times the traffic can be intense both underneath and on top.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Maryland may be the epicenter of the commercial blue claw crab fishery but Long Island just may have an edge when it comes to recreational crabbing. From July through September local docks, piers and creek banks are crammed with folks dangling strings of chicken parts and wheedling long handled nets. Success is often accompanied by the squeals of young children who are always in awe of the fact that crabs do, in fact, have claws. Summer on Long Island.......

Monday, July 18, 2011

"For every season...." The terns add much to the unique sights and sounds of our Long Island coastline. For me, they are a major part of the "show" with their aerobatics of wheeling, hovering and diving into the water. Their short and harsh voices calling that keer, kip are complimented by the always nearby laughing gull in the constant soundtrack of the shore. Just add some salt air breeze and the scene lingers to be enjoyed ( or recalled on some bitter snowy morning). :-)

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Sailing off into the sunset. Long Island summer evenings spent chasing striped bass and bluefish is a cherished tradition for many local anglers. A spectacular sunset just adds to the experience. Life is Good.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

July's full moon arrived right on schedule rising just behind the Fire Island Light. The challenge to photograph the moon low on the horizon was thwarted by a hazy cloud cover. The show was pure lunacy none the less!

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Not all boating destinations terminate at the beach or the fishing grounds! It can be difficult to find room on the weekend to dock at Claudio's Clam Bar in Greenport. This empty scene will change rapidly around lunch time.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

What some people will do to get a photo of an Osprey! Holding the camera steady while bobbing in the bay is as much of a challenge as getting close to the subject. I suspect the finished product will show a small bird on a sharp incline :-).

Saturday, July 02, 2011

Click on the image to see a larger more gross view of our most common insect. More than just annoying, these most unwelcome guests at your barbeque can truly spread some nasty pathogens. The housefly's unique form of external digestion can leave some microscopic yet very ugly additions to your potato salad. Have that fly swatter at the ready this weekend!